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All Forum Posts by: Brent Kruger

Brent Kruger has started 1 posts and replied 6 times.

Post: North Kansas City - Northland

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
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I am sorry I don't have the answer to your question but I just had to comment because not only our names so similar but we live less than 2 hours apart. I will tell you that I underwrite bank credit for a living and a lot individuals investing in KC real estate seam to like the Jackson County area due to a strong blue collar family presence and growth. I am also starting to see more from Platt County as well.

Post: Simple Property Analysis Questions

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
  • Posts 6
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Originally posted by @Shan K.:

Most of the pro forma's I see leave out the capex. This inflates the COC and Cap on the properties. As rule of thumb if I am buying new property I reserve at least 10% for CAPEX . If its older remodeled property I save 10-20% for capex for tenant turnover , flooring,roof, bath rooms and kitchen remodel.

Could you explain to me why Capex would inflate CoC? My first thought is that it would hurt the number? I am not at all arguing but am honesty curious.

Post: Simple Property Analysis Questions

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
  • Posts 6
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Thank you all for your replies. I really appreciate how everyday people are willing to reach out newbies. I will check out the books and other materials missing.

Post: Overcoming fear being new

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
  • Posts 6
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I think this is such a great topic I wish it had its own forum. I am in the same place as you Antoinette. I would just follow the great advice you've been given thus far and continue to read up on REI. That's my plan!

Post: Overcome Analysis Paralysis! Get Past Your Fear...

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
  • Posts 6
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This is awesome. I am sure a lot people are caught in this place.  I know I am.

Post: Simple Property Analysis Questions

Brent KrugerPosted
  • Banker
  • Wichita, KS
  • Posts 6
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Good afternoon everyone!

My name is Brent and I am another young hopeful who is growing wise to the gains from real estate versus the stock market. I work as a credit analyst for a bank and do a lot of modeling as is. Right now I am challenging myself to model and review as many properties as I can and select winners for possible visits and more in depth review. I frankly feel that due to my knowledge of financial modeling related to real estate ( ie: Debt service, NOI, CoC ROI, and other basics) I carry a burden of trying to find out what information is usable at what stage or even at all. So I have a few assumption questions for buy and hold real estate investors.

1. How do you estimate the amount of cash necessary for remodel up front? I have heard individuals say numbers as high 20% regardless of the condition of the property. Variable likes this influence long run calculations so fair estimation here has the potential to add great value. (in my inexperienced opinion)

2. What, in your minds, its the best method for pricing a rental property? I know that some answers will say learn about your market or see what other tenants are paying. that's great advice! I guess my real question is how do you find a happy medium between trying to get income to cover costs but keep the number low enough to intice renters?

3. Are there any good rules of thumb ( besides just the 2% test) that are helpful for speedy analysis?

4. Do most of you use type of CapEx reserve calculation like they recommend in some books?

5. The final question I have is hopefully much easier for you guys to answer. What advice would give to someone that may have trouble pulling the trigger on good deals? any words to live by?